Schools For Education

SIOUX CITY -- Looking to fill the local need for well-trained teachers, the Sioux City institutions of Briar Cliff University and Western Iowa Tech Community College have signed an agreement to spur such training. In a Wednesday afternoon event, college officials announced an articulation agreement, allowing students with an associate of arts at WITCC to conveniently pursue a bachelor of arts in elementary education at Briar Cliff. Among the officials who spoke at the event, some of whom participated via video conferencing due to novel coronavirus precautions, were BCU President Rachelle Karstens and WITCC President Terry Murrell. They said the demand for qualified, exceptional teachers continues to be great. The agreement enables WITCC students to seamlessly transfer credits to BCU. Other such articulation agreements have enabled WITCC students to transfer credits to other four-year colleges and universities. One of the most recent of those agreements was announced i...

WILKES-BARRE — The King’s College Athletic Training Program will switch from a bachelor of science to a master’s degree program, thanks to approval by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the school announced Monday. Accredited at the bachelor level since 2001, the new master’s in Sports Athletic Training (MSAT) program will be accessible for students with a bachelor of science in exercise science, kinesiology or a health science field from King’s or another accredited institution. Alternatively, first year students in the Exercise Science-Pre-Athletic Training Track can work their way into a “3+2” program at the end of their third year In the latter method, students who qualify would be accepted into the MSAT program at the end of their third year. year four would also become year 1 in the MSAT program, allowing students to graduate with their bachelor degree that year and complete the master’s degree the following year, earning two degrees in five years....

If a bill pending in the Michigan legislature passes and is approved by Governor Whitmer, Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) could begin offering a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree as soon as 2022 -- though there remain significant hurdles ahead.   Senate Bill 1055 would allow NMC and other community colleges to offer a four-year BSN degree, amending the Community College Act to allow a board of trustees of a community college district to establish a nursing education program granting degrees, and specify the requirements for the establishment and operation of a community college BSN degree program.   Being able to offer such a degree would benefit both students and local healthcare efforts. “It would give additional access to our nursing students. And NMC tuition is considerably less” than four-year universities, says Stephen Siciliano, vice president for educational services at NMC.   Munson Healthcare requires those with a two-year degree i...

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. -- University of the Cumberlands has announced that Kristen Becker, of Salina, recently completed her Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership. Located in Williamsburg, Ky., Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and online degree programs. Learn more at ucumberlands.edu.

Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine announces the first Master of Veterinary Education degree program in the United States, and the second of its kind in the world. The new program will provide veterinary professionals with the teaching skills and academic credentials to teach veterinary medicine in higher education. LMU-CVM will begin accepting applications in January2021 for a start date of August 2021. The new MVEd program is offered completely online and allows students to earn their graduate degree in education at their own pace. The full-time program can be completed within two years. “As with any educational endeavor, the veterinary professional’s teacher is the most pivotal player in the quality of learning a student receives,” said Dr. Katherine Fogelberg, director for the Center for Innovation in Veterinary Education and Technology at LMU-CVM. “Our program provides a strong foundation in the discipline of education for those wishing to acqui...

Never Underestimate You! That’s the mantra behind a new campaign for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, an effort to boost education and employability among adults. The scholarship offers up to 60 hours of free tuition for anyone who has not yet earned an associate degree. It covers various technical programs in health care, manufacturing, business/IT, construction/skilled trades, and transportation/logistics. Over 350 courses are currently available. Funded by the Kentucky Lottery, courses are available through the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Campbellsville University, Eastern Kentucky University, Galen College of Nursing, MedQuest College, Northern Kentucky University, Sullivan University, University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. “Right now is a great time to start or return to pursuing a college certificate or degree,” said Trent Johnson, WKCTC’s Director of Admissions. “WKCTC has many tuition-free programs availab...

Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine announces the first Master of Veterinary Education degree program in the United States, and the second of its kind in the world. The new program will provide veterinary professionals with the teaching skills and academic credentials to teach veterinary medicine in higher education. LMU-CVM will begin accepting applications in January2021 for a start date of August 2021. The new MVEd program is offered completely online and allows students to earn their graduate degree in education at their own pace. The full-time program can be completed within two years. “As with any educational endeavor, the veterinary professional’s teacher is the most pivotal player in the quality of learning a student receives,” said Dr. Katherine Fogelberg, director for the Center for Innovation in Veterinary Education and Technology at LMU-CVM. “Our program provides a strong foundation in the discipline of education for those wishing to acqui...

San Antonio voters on Tuesday demonstrated their strong support for investing in their neighbors and the city’s well-being. Tuesday’s vote was a turning point in the effort to strengthen our city’s economic foundation. The results speak volumes about San Antonians’ commitment to each other and their willingness to stand together as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build the workforce necessary to flourish in the future. Each of the three propositions on the ballot — Pre-K 4 SA, SA Ready to Work and increased future funding for VIA Metropolitan Transit — passed with a large margin. These investments will provide more equitable economic and quality of life opportunities for all San Antonio residents. First, the Pre-K 4 SA proposition continued the successful early childhood education program initially approved eight years ago under Mayor Julián Castro. Early childhood education is crucial to prepare our students for success in life and the workplace. Tuesday’s vote means Pr...

Starting on Mon., Nov. 2, faculty, staff, alumni and students can express support by signing up to receive and wear a #CELEBRATEFIRSTGEN lapel pin in a photo. Several events, Nov. 2-9, allow Washington State University to join in the national celebration of a key population segment–first-generation students, the Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) said. Across three dates, the OAE will host a story share on social media, a faculty roundtable on student support, and a presentation by an accomplished alumnus. All events are free and open to the public. The OAE is part of the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement, in the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. “There are first-gen celebrations planned nationally around this time, and we joined in because we realize that there are thousands of WSU students systemwide who identify as first-gen,” said Ray Acuña Luna, director for OAE’s College Access Programs. First-generation is defined as any student who...

TYLER, TX. – The University of Texas at Tyler and Panola College announced a partnership in which students can earn a UT Tyler degree in education at Panola College. Administrators signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, October 29 to make the partnership official. It is designed for Panola College students enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree program with the intent of earning a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (education) degree from UT Tyler. “As partners in education, we are committed to student success. By working together to offer this degree, we enhance the educational benefit to the citizens of East Texas, in particular those in the Panola College district, by providing not only a seamless pathway to our bachelor’s degree, but also the convenience of earning it in Carthage,” said Dr. Amir Mirmiran, UT Tyler provost.  Panola College recently announced the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Teaching Scholarship to support stude...

Beckville ISD, like a lot of East Texas school districts, faces the same major hurdle every August: They’re trying to fill all of their available teacher spots and still finding it hard to get qualified applicants. So a new partnership between Panola College and UT Tyler to let Panola students earn a four-year teaching degree on the Carthage campus has Superintendent Devin Tate excited. It’s an opportunity for both kids and school districts. “The idea that they could earn a degree and basically never leave home: That’s important and it’s very helpful to our kids,” Tate said. “The cost of education is high, but when you add the housing, away from home and even a kid that has to commute a long distance, the expenses go way up. I just think it’s a great opportunity. “There is a shortage of teachers in East Texas, and all indications are that that’s going to increase... We’ve got great potential teachers in our schools at this time, so what better way to keep them here and let ...

March 4, 1931 - October 12, 2020 Lake Mills, WI - Marple R. Wollin, 89, Lake Mills, went to be with her Savior on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born on March 4, 1931 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of the late Donald and Nona (Carter) Trotter. In 1949 she graduated from the Plano High School and later earned her Physical Education degree from UW-Madison where she met her future husband who was serving in the U.S. Air Force in Madison. On July 10, 1953 she married Albert "Bud" Wollin at the Plano First Baptist Church. She was a devoted worker for the Lake Mills McDonalds for 21 years. Marple was an active member of the Rock Lake Baptist Church in Lake Mills, Awanas Club, and Meals on Wheels volunteer. She enjoyed making ceramic bowls and figurines, sewing, knitting, making afghans, and canning from her garden. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Albert "Bud" Wollin of Lake Mills; four sons, Brex (Carel) of Watertown, Brad of Lake Mills, Brian (Deni...

← Press Releases PRESS RELEASE FROM PODIUM EDUCATION AUSTIN, TEXAS, Oct. 14, 2020 —Podium Education, the company helping colleges and universities add in-demand tech skills to all undergraduate majors, announced its completion of a $12 million funding round. The Series A round was led by Sid Krommenhoek at Album VC and Zander Rafael at Spring Tide Capital. Participating investors include Ashley Bittner and Brigette Lau at Firework Ventures, David Blake from Degreed, Michael Staton at Learn Capital, Adam Ross at Goldcrest Capital, Gregg Scorsby from CampusLogic, and Justin Fishner-Wolfson from 137 Ventures. “We started Podium Education because we believe that every student, regardless of major, deserves a direct path to a high-growth career in the modern workforce,” said Brooks Morgan, Co-founder and CEO. “The US higher education landscape is changing rapidly. The colleges and universities that will thrive in the next decade are those launching programs that align two things - what ...

Nicholas Rudelic Nicholas Rudelic passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospice after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake, Florida. Nick was born on June 4, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. After serving in the Army in Korea, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Wayne State University. Nick had great skills in organizing, marketing and working with people. He used them in his teaching position in Detroit, in operating his Continental Asphalt Paving company and his involvement with starting the Nomad Travel Club with its own plane at Detroit Metro Airport. His working career finished as a lease manager and sales at Jack Demmer Dealership in Westland, Michigan. Traveling and flying were his passions. You’d find him flying his Cardinal plane or driving an RV. The RV was later dubbed the “FairTax bus” as he drove around Flor...

The country has a robust education system and quality research facilities, says the Education Minister Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has said that students don’t need to spend dollars on education in foreign countries any more as the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) is in line with the global standards. Addressing a webinar organised by IIT-Kharagpur on Saturday evening, Mr. Pokhriyal said the country has a robust education system and quality research facilities. “There is no need for some of our students to enroll in foreign universities, spending dollars on admission. We have all the infrastructure and facilities. The National Education Policy 2020 has further taken care of the issue. Our students will stay and study in the country now,” he said. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited foreign universities to set up campuses in India and encouraged Indian universities to build overseas campuses so that students are motivated to stay in India and study...

CAZENOVIA — Three new faculty members have joined the academic staff at Cazenovia College to teach in the school’s Social and Behavioral Sciences academic division. Benjamin Baughman, Ph. D., is assistant professor of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Studies and director of that academic program. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University, a master’s degree in Investigative Psychology from the University of Liverpool, England; and a doctorate in Philosophy concentrating in Investigative Psychology from the University of Huddersfield School of Health and Humanities in the United Kingdom. Dr. Baughman retired from a 15-year law enforcement career with the Raleigh, North Carolina police department as a sergeant, detective, crime analyst, and hostage negotiator. He also was an instructor with the North Carolina Justice Academy. At Cazenovia, he currently teaches Introduction toCriminal Justice, Corrections and Alternatives, and capstone coursewor...

Landrieu was the aunt of the former mayor and U.S. Senator and well-known as an advocate for early childhood education. NEW ORLEANS — Phyllis Landrieu, a former Orleans Parish School Board president and passionate advocate for early childhood education, died Saturday. She was 86. Mrs. Landrieu’s late husband Joseph was the brother of former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu. The mother of ten children, her nieces and nephews include former Mayor Mitch Landrieu, former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu and former Orleans Civil Court Judge Madeleine Landrieu. Mrs. Landrieu served just one term on the Orleans Parish School Board, from 2004 until 2008. Her election came one year before Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures, which decimated the public school system and prompted a state takeover of the city’s failing schools. Despite challenging and often contentious times, when Mrs. Landrieu left office in 2008, she touted the board’s accomplishments. "This board is operatin...

A new principal has been named at Fort Campbell High School. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Southeast District Superintendent Dr. Christy Huddleston selected Dr. Thomas Whittle as the principal. Huddleston says “Dr. Whittle brings a wealth of leadership experience to the Americas Southeast District.” She adds “his depth of experience as a leader in secondary education and in the military makes him a perfect selection to serve and support our students, parents, faculty/staff and community as the principal of Fort Campbell High School.” Dr. Whittle started his educational career as a math teacher in Nottoway, Virginia. He served as principal at Nottoway Middle School, Nottoway High School, and John F. Kennedy High School, all in Richmond, Virginia and Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Whittle earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Management from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland; Master of Education degree from Virg...

Jastrow For the Butner-Creedmoor News PHOENIX, Ariz. — Erica Jastrow, the department chair of nursing at Vance-Granville Community College, received a Doctor of Education degree in organizational leadership with an emphasis in higher education leadership from Arizona-based Grand Canyon University. Jastrow is a resident of Oxford. “We congratulate Dr. Jastrow on this milestone in her life, and we applaud Erica’s commitment to professional development,” said Dr. Rachel Desmarais, VGCC president. “Erica’s education will allow her to continue to grow as a leader in higher education and provide services that help our students.” Jastrow has taught at VGCC since 2004 and became head of the nursing department in 2011. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Lenoir-Rhyne University and later completed a master’s degree in Nursing Education at UNC-Greensboro. As a longtime registered nurse, Jastrow has experience in intensive care units and nursing supervision in ...

For Dora Lafferty to move ahead in her career, she needed to continue her education and earn a degree. That’s why she turned to East Central College in the fall of 2012 to work toward a certificate and later an associate’s degree. Lafferty is the plant manager at Quality Custom Molding (QCM), Linn. She has been employed with the company, which makes custom blow molding products, for 14 months. The Washington resident earned a GED more than 20 years ago. About six years ago, Lafferty was working at Pretium Packaging, Hermann, where moving up the ranks at the company had stalled. “I had already been supervising, but if I wanted to advance, then I needed a degree,” she said. “And if I wanted to go anywhere else, then I would need more education. That’s when I began back-pedaling to a degree.” Lafferty obtained a certificate in 2014, but it wasn’t until she earned her associate’s degree in business management in 2016, graduating with honors, that she was promoted....